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Oscar Robertson vs Karl Malone
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Royals · 1938– 51% · #17 in the world
- Karl Malone Utah Jazz · 1963– 49% · #18 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Oscar Robertson over Karl Malone by just 51% to 49%. Oscar Robertson is #17 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking. Karl Malone is #18, and #1 of the 11 of the Utah Jazz.
Side by side
| Oscar Robertson | Karl Malone | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #17 | #18 |
| Team | Cincinnati Royals | Utah Jazz |
| Born | 1938 | 1963 |